Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA · Private nonprofit · 2,401 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$71K
In-state tuition
$53K
Out-of-state tuition
$53K
Graduation rate
64%
Acceptance rate
78%
Median debt
$15K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $64K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1168 |
| ACT composite (median) | 25.0 |
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $57K |
| SAT math (median) | 632 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 535 |
| Undergraduate composition | 45% White · 5% Black · 19% Hispanic · 10% Asian |
| Official website | www.plu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $70K | $20K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $67K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $51K | $21K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $51K | — |
| Mathematics. | $42K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $41K | $17K |
| Chemistry. | $40K | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $34K | $19K |
| Sociology. | $32K | $21K |
| Music. | $30K | — |
| History. | $30K | $20K |
| Psychology, General. | $28K | $19K |
Compare with similar colleges in — WA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | $57K | 85% | $20K | $89K |
| Seattle University | $59K | 71% | $14K | $85K |
| Whitworth University | $55K | 67% | $19K | $64K |
| Seattle Pacific University | $44K | 55% | $20K | $71K |
| University of Puget Sound | $66K | 69% | $20K | $72K |
| Whitman College | $67K | 75% | $13K | $71K |
| Walla Walla University | $36K | 58% | $18K | $67K |
| Saint Martin's University | $47K | 56% | $15K | $70K |
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